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Private equity. Athlete-backed ventures. Billion-dollar deals. The sports industry isn’t just entertainment—it’s a high-stakes asset class. Front Office Sports breaks down the business moves shaping the future of sports.

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American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti watches during the first round American Conference Tournament game between Memphis and Tulane in Birmingham, Ala, on March 11, 2026.

Why Private Equity Is Still Hesitant to Invest in College Sports

There’s “plenty of money for the taking,” says Tim Pernetti.
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NFL Told Saquon Barkley to Divest Polymarket Stake

“I was in it before, but no bueno,” Barkley told FOS.


James Dolan Gets $10M Bonus As Knicks-Rangers Spin-Off Closes

“It’s a healthy award,” an executive compensation expert tells FOS.

Mike Repole Invests in Kentucky Derby Owner Amid Push for Change

The billionaire has amassed a 1.5% stake in Churchill Downs.
February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Isiah Thomas is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Isiah Thomas’s Knicks Role Puzzles Investor

Thomas will sit on the Knicks’ board beginning later this month.
First at FOS

NFL Has No Plan to Follow MLB, NBA in Loosening PE Rules

MLB quietly increased its PE limits this summer.
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Dolphins Owner Nearing Deal to Sell 20% Stake in Miami F1 Race

Stephen Ross has owned the Miami Grand Prix since 2021.

Matt Iseman takes viewers beyond the scoreboard, inside the deals, and face-to-face with the personalities shaping sports.

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MLB Raises PE Ownership Limit to 20%

The change happened earlier this summer and wasn’t announced.

Asset Class

The Firms That Power Prediction-Market Trades

“Essentially, our role is to help bridge demand across time and space.”